SynthesisFrontiers in oncology2025
Research trends on lymphedema after mastectomy for breast cancer patients from 2000 to 2023: a scientometric analysis.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Digital Health Interventions and Psychosocial Outcomes in Women With Breast Cancer: Systematic Review.JMIR cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy of physical therapy for prevention and treatment of postoperative lymphedema in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Pooled it
- The impact of hand grip strength on quality of life, fatigue, physical performance, and functional capacity in patients with post-mastectomy lymphedema.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Factors associated with lymphedema therapist willingness to refer to surgery.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Primary and Recurrent Erysipelas-Epidemiological Patterns in a Single-Centre Retrospective Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common and debilitating complication following breast cancer treatment. Despite its significant impact on patients' quality of life, bibliometric analyses focusing on BCRL are scarce. This study aims to explore global research trends on BCRL from 2000 to 2023, identify existing knowledge gaps, and highlight emerging focus areas through a bibliometric approach. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted using the Web of Science (WOS) database to retrieve literature published between January 2000 and November 2023. Bibliometric analyses and visualizations were performed using R Studio, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer. Key data extracted included publication trends, contributing countries and institutions, leading authors, journals, research categories, and keywords. Outcome measures for analysis included the number of publications, citation counts, author productivity, and keyword co-occurrence. Results: A total of 919 eligible publications from 52 countries and regions, 1,163 institutions, and 3,550 authors were identified. These publications appeared in 255 journals, with " Conclusions: This bibliometric study highlights the growing interest in breast cancer-related lymphedema research and identifies key areas for future investigation, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. The results underscore the need for further exploration of these emerging research areas to improve patient outcomes.
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